Rape Crisis Charities Declare Emergency over Soaring Violence Against Women

Rape crisis charities declare emergency over soaring violence against women

The newly formed Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance (SRCA) said cases of rape and attempted rape have "soared", adding there has been "no meaningful intervention to prevent these crimes".

Rape crisis centres join together to stop rise in sexual violence against women

Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis (GCRC), Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre, The STAR Centre – Rape Crisis Ayrshire and Western Isles Rape Crisis Centre said in a statement that the move was necessary to advocate for violence against women as a public health issue.

West of Scotland rape crisis centres form new alliance to tackle sexual violence

Four rape crisis centres in the west of Scotland have formed a new alliance to campaign against sexual violence against women and girls. The new group, called the Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance, was launched on Tuesday, 10th March 2026 by Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis, Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre, The STAR Centre – Rape Crisis Ayrshire and Western Isles Rape Crisis Centre. The centres say they have come together in response to what they descri…